Claudia Winkler is the Riley Institute's director of marketing and communications. In this role, she manages all communications channels for the institute and develops and executes marketing plans to help achieve strategic goals.

Prior to joining the Riley Institute, Winkler served for two years as director of development for Greenville-area nonprofit Project Host. Before that, she held various positions, including associate director for programs and outreach, during her six-year tenure at Georgetown University's Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs.

Winkler holds a bachelor's degree from Wofford College and a master's degree from Georgetown University.